Taking apart the dryer

One of the first things that you will need to learn how to do properly, is how to take the dryer apart and how to put it back together again properly. Watch this not heating Whirlpool 29 inch electric dryer videos a few times.

Voltages at the terminal block

The first thing that you need to check and make sure is that the dryer is getting the right voltages at the terminal block. Watch the video below to learn how to do this.

Power cord

Check the power cord to make sure that is in good working order. Watch the video below to learn how to do this.

Heating element

You will need to check the heating element assembly to make sure that is not broken. Watch the video below to learn how to do this.

Thermal cut off thermostat

This thermostat is use to open the heating circuit if the dryer has an obstruction of the airflow to the outside and gets too hot. Watch the video below to learn how to do this.

The operating or cycling thermostat

This thermostat is use to open and close the circuit to the heating element when the temperature reach a preset  temperature. Watch the video below to learn how to do this.

Hi limit thermostat

This thermostat is use to open the circuit to the heating element if the airflow coming into the dryer is restricted. Watch the video below to learn how to do this.

The motor

The motor could be running properly but if the contacts of the centrifugal switch are burned out the dryer will not heat up. Watch the video below to learn how to do this.